Abstract:
Magnetic anisotropy in oxidic magnetic materials is altered by strain which is induced by local expansion of the lattice through ion implantation. This compressional strain in the instance of a material having positive magnetostriction may result in an enhanced magnetic easy direction normal to a major surface. Exemplary rare earth iron garnet materials have been so processed as to result in a thin surface region having appropriate magnetic properties for incorporation in ''''bubble'''' devices.
Abstract:
MAGNETIZATION VALUES FOR A VARIETY OF MAGNETIC GARNETS CONTAINING PARTIAL NONMAGNETIC SUBSTITUTIONAL IONS REPLACING IRON ARE ALTERED BY ANNEALING IN HYDROGEN-CONTAINING ATMOSPHERES. SUCH CHANGES WHICH MAY BE BROUGHT ABOUT IN PERIODS AS SHORT AS FIVE MINUTES OR LESS AT TEMPERATURES OF THE ORDER OF FROM 500*C TO 800*C. RESULT FROM THE TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF SITE PREFERENCE OF SUCH NONMAGNETIC SUBSTITUTIONAL IONS. SUCH CHANGES MAY ACCOMPLISH A "TAILORING" OF THE GARNET MATERIAL FOR USE IN MAGNETIC SWITCHES AND MEMORIES.